In this powerful episode, Rory Pendergast sits down with Dr. Roger Kasendorf, a board-certified pain management specialist, to break down one of the most misunderstood issues in personal injury law: chronic pain. They dive deep into the invisible toll it takes on the body, mind, and legal cases—from how pain spreads beyond the initial injury to why denial and stigma can make recovery even harder. Dr. Kasendorf shares real stories, surprising facts, and a passionate call for more holistic care—because managing pain is about restoring function, not just prescribing pills.

Whether you've experienced an accident, live with long-term pain, or are helping someone who does, this conversation reveals what’s often unseen but deeply felt.

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Here are some key moments of the conversation:

00:00:24 -  Introduction to Chronic Pain Through a Legal Lens
00:04:46 - What Pain Management Doctors Really Do
00:09:19 - Pain Alleviation vs. Pain Management
00:14:00 - The Psychology of Pain and Denial
00:18:13 - Quality of Life and Aggressive Early Care
00:23:10 - Small Changes, Big Impact: Lifestyle and Inflammation
00:27:03 - The Multimodal Approach and Practitioner Humility
00:31:16 - Stigma, Subjectivity, and the Complexity of Pain
00:36:14 - The Urgency of Early, Holistic Treatment
00:43:05 - Chronic Pain and Legal Claims: FAQs and Final Thoughts